FootJoy unveil their 2014 Autumn/Winter collection

FootJoy,have announced the launch of its Autumn/Winter 2014 Performance Apparel Collection. Mastering a balance of comfort, style and performance, the diverse range of winter layering garments aims to stay true to the company’s mantra of Making Every Day Playable.

The high-tech waterproof rainwear garments, DryJoys Tour XP™ and HydroLite™ maintain their flagship status within the 2014 product-line and have been re-styled in fresh new colours to reflect fashion trends.

Other exciting categories include the innovative new FJ Hybrid™. Designed to be worn on and off-course, these jackets and vests feature strategically-placed insulation panels in key areas and a durable woven shell outer layer for added warmth performance.

The AW14 is comprised of Base Layer, Fashion Pullover, Essential Shirts and Performance Trouser categories, allowing brand enthusiasts to look and compete at their best in all weather conditions. 

DRYJOYS TOUR XP™ - FJ’s tour-proven DryJoys Tour XP technology delivers 100 per cent waterproof protection for golfers willing to play in the toughest conditions. A 3-layer bonded fabric construction reduces weight and improves mobility, whilst the innovative FJ four-way stretch shell with an Xtreme DWR finish and 20,000mm waterproof barrier defends against the elements. An extra-breathable waterproof laminate, super-soft brushed tricot liner and waterproof seam-sealed zippers also enhance performance.

DryJoys Tour XP comes complete with a three-year waterproof warranty and, new for this Autumn/Winter, are a variety of updated colour options, including, Navy/Black/White and Slate/Black/Yellow. Remaining in the range are Black/Charcoal/Orange and Black/White colour options. All DryJoys Tour XP Rain Jackets have a recommended retail price of £200. 

In addition, DryJoys Tour XP includes Rain Shirts in a range of contemporary new colours, including Red/Grey/Black and Grey/Black/Red and the ever-popular Cobalt/Black/Lime, all with a recommended retail price of £180. The DryJoys Tour XP collection is rounded off with Rain Trousers in sizes from S to XXL with a recommended retail price of £160.

FJ HYDROLITE™ - The versatile FJ HydroLite range is designed to offer lightweight performance whilst protecting against wet weather. It features a 2.5-layer bonded fabric construction, complete with four-way stretch technology, DWR finish, 20,000mm waterproof barrier, YKK waterproof zippers and double storm flaps. The easily packable full-zip HydroLite Rain Jacket comes with a limited three-year waterproof warranty and is available in Red/Grey/Black and Black/Slate, Black, Royal/Black and Navy/White/Black, at a recommended retail price of £135.

The AW14 FJ HydroLite half-zip Rain Shirt is available in Navy/Grey and Black/Slate/White, White/Black/Royal and Red/Black/White with a recommended retail price of £130. 

The FJ HydroLite Short Sleeve Rain Shirt is available in the classic Black colour option, as well as all-new AW14 colours Navy/Grey/White/Chrome and Royal/White, at an RRP of £120. Completing this all-encompassing HydroLite range is a Rain Trouser, available in Black with an RRP of £90.

FJ HYBRID™ - All-new for Autumn/Winter 2014 is FJ’s full range of modern Hybrid Jackets and Vests offering the very best in warmth performance. In addition to strategically placed insulated panels and a durable woven outer shell, FJ’s DWR finish has been used throughout the range to help shed light rain. For increased range of motion, the FJ Hybrid Jacket also combines four-way stretch Knit sleeves and comes in three stylish colour options; Cobalt/Orange, Black/Grey/Lime and Grey/Red with a recommended retail price of £105. FJ Hybrid is also available in a Vest in either Black/Grey/Lime or Cobalt/Orange with a recommended retail price of £90.

Other new garments in the AW14 collection include fresh new colour additions to the ProDry® Performance Thermal Base Layer, an expansive range of Lambswool and Merino Wool Pullovers, new Fashion & Performance Chill-Out Pullovers, a new Performance Full-Zip Track Jacket, Essential Stretch Pique Shirts, all-new Lifestyle Dress Shirts and a full line-up of Performance and Classic Trousers. The latter incorporating a Performance Corduroy in Khaki, Black, Navy and Green.

For Autumn/Winter 2014, FJ’s female offering has been enhanced by a greater choice of performance winter wear. The FJ HydroLite Rain Jacket is now available in new Berry and Black colour options and represents the most functional women’s rainwear ever produced by FJ. The AW14 range also features an attractive Hybrid Jacket for on and off-course wear, a re-styled FJ Softshell Jacket, FJ Performance Full-zip & Short-Sleeve Wind Shirts, new Women’s Base Layer colours, Fine Merino Wool knitwear, ProDry Stretch Pique Shirts and an assortment of new Brushed Chill-Out tops.

FJ Performance Golf Apparel is worn by some of golf’s biggest names, including Ryder Cup stalwart Steve Stricker, European Tour winner Bernd Wiesberger and American duo Peter Uihlein and Brooks Koepka.
Whether it is the superior comfort and performance of its advanced footwear family, the advanced feel and fit of its market-leading golf gloves or the contemporary styling of its Performance Apparel Collection, FootJoy remains the overwhelming favourite among golfers of all abilities around the world.

Visit FJ’s Weather Expert micro-site for more information www.footjoy.co.uk/WeatherExpert/Home/Weather